Redfield ratio

Noun

Meaning

Redfield ratio (uncountable)

(chemistry) The stoichiometric ratio of carbon to nitrogen to phosphorus in the deep ocean.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Generalist phytoplankton has similar N:P to Redfield ratio and contain relatively equal resource-acquisition and growth machinery. Source: Internet

See the Redfield ratio In ecological terms, because of its important role in biological systems, phosphate is a highly sought after resource. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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